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James Joseph Amato
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Biography
Jim is an attorney in the Pottsville, Schuylkill County law firm of Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C. Prior to joining the Firm, Jim practiced law with two well-regarded Center City Philadelphia trial law firms where he represented insurance companies, contractors, corporate entities and individuals in complex civil cases including construction accidents, defective product claims, alcohol-related accidents and death cases, dangerous property cases and multi-million dollar catastrophic injury and contract dispute cases. Jim's practice is primarily focused on the representation of clients injuried due to another person's carelessness. He represents clients that are injuried as a result of car accidents, construction accidents, work-related accident, tractor trailer accidents, medical malpractice and trip/slip and fall accidents. Since joining the Firm in June, 2015, Jim has sucessfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injured clients.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C.
Necho Allen 1 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA, 17901
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Posted by Donna Lee Folweiler | November 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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James J. Amato
Attorney Amato was excellent at his job and I would recommend him to anyone who has a need for an attorney. He helped me to get a settlement for my injuries that I was happy with. He got my medical bills paid and put me at peace of mind. I am glad I found his firm to help me.
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"I worked opposite Mr. Amato on a recent case, and was impressed by his preparation, knowledge and collegiality. Mr. Amato obviously works hard and cares very much about his clients."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Cipriani & Werner
2006 - 2013
Attorney, Margolis Edelstein
2005 - 2006
Judicial Intern/Clerk with the Honorable John F. Cherry, Dauphin County Court Of Common Pleas
2003 - 2005
Legal Intern, Governor's Office Of General Counsel
Associations
2015 - Present
Schuylkill County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Slip and Fall on Defective Sidewalk
$150,000 Settlement
Trip and Fall in Mehanics Repair Pit
$512,000 Verdict
Slip and Fall on Ice
$250,000 Settlement
Education
2006
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Schuylkill County Bench Bar 2015
Auto Law Update 2015
Publications
2013
2009
Margolis Edelstein
Claims by Ilegal Immigrants
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers